Hofstedes fifth dimension is long term versus short term orientation. This dimension was added after the original four to try to spot the difference in between the East and West culture wise. Australia scores 31 in this dimension, so it is a short term oriented country.
In June 2006, Gates announced that he would be transitioning from full-time work at Microsoft to part-time work, and full-time work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Today marks the last working day for Bill Gates at Microsoft. So much has been written and spoken about him that another column appears redundant. Some people may even feel a tinge of happiness that they no longer have to contend with the ruthless businessman that Gates has been portrayed as.